Throw Some Shade in the Kitchen with Matte Black Furnishings

"A matte finish brings a softer, more sophisticated look to black, which can be classic and modern all at once," says Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing at Sherwin-Williams. Read on to find your kitchen's matte black match.

1. Curve Appeal

The Moen Arbor Pulldown Kitchen Faucet in Matte Black is a style chameleon—at home in a farmhouse or a sleek city cook space. $390, moen.com for stores

2. Tall, Dark, and Handsome

Soak the Magisso Naturally Cooling Ceramic Carafe in icy water for a minute and it’ll keep drinks chilled for hours. From $37, allmodern.com

3. Top Drawer

To reinvent old cabinets, screw in a set of solid-brass Riverwood Knobs in True Black by Schoolhouse Electric. From $14 each, schoolhouse.com

4. Good Enough to Eat

Nothing against stainless steel, but for your next dinner party, the Matte Black Flatware Set from West Elm will bring serious drama. $39 for a five-piece set, westelm.com